Mumbai (Bombay), India to Cape Town is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Mumbai (Bombay) in May, expect Cape Town to be much colder, temps between 24°C and 11°C. On the 10th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Hermanus.

Getting from Cape Town to Hermanus by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Nelspruit.

You can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus from Hermanus to Knysna in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Knysna can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 15th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Nelspruit.

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Nelspruit

Gateway to the Lowveld

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

Getting from Knysna to Nelspruit by combination of bus and flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Nelspruit are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hoedspruit.

Getting from Nelspruit to Hoedspruit by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel to Johannesburg.

Fly from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. In May, Johannesburg is a bit cooler than Hoedspruit - with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.